How to use "startled" in a sentence

With a sharp, loud, electronic snap that startled Tina, the computer abruptly began to churn out additional data, although she hadn't requested any

"Kennebeck!" Elliot said, startled by a sudden insight

The sound of her laughter startled Elliot, but then he had to admit to himself that he did not feel menaced by the work of this poltergeist

But he startled me, and I guess even the little bit of resistance I offered was enough to push him away

They turned to him, startled.